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Ecosystem Services Provided by Insects
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Hoverfly (Syrphidae)
Pollination and larval predation of aphids
Lacewing (Chrysopidae)
Feeding on aphids, mites, and other small pests
Praying Mantis (Mantodea)
Predation of large variety of pests including caterpillars and beetles
Parasitic Wasps (Hymenoptera)
Parasitism of pest insects; help to naturally control pest populations
Honeybee (Apis mellifera)
Pollination of crops and wild plants
Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla)
Predation of aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied pests
Ground Beetle (Carabidae)
Predation of slugs, snails, and other soil-dwelling pests
Ladybird Beetle (Coccinellidae)
Predation of aphids, scale insects, and mites
Spiders (Araneae)
Generalist predation; controlling pest populations
Dragonfly (Anisoptera)
Predation of mosquitoes, flies, and other small insects
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